Whangapoua Restoration planting day. Goal of 500 plants. Whangapoua beach at Northern Entrance

10 July at 2pm

Ngāti Rehua Ngātiwai ki Aotea are co-hosting two Seaweed Community Workshops with MPI and ESNZ, and would love to see you there.

These sessions will cover how to identify exotic caulerpa and other key seaweed species, along with an update on what’s happening locally and nationally. It’s a great chance to learn, ask questions, and connect with others who care about protecting our moana.

Saturday 16 May, 1–3pm – Tū Mai Taonga Office

Sunday 17 May, 1–3pm – Claris Conference Centre

We’re also asking people to bring along any seaweed samples you’ve found so we can do a practical ID session together.

Please RSVP to Hannah by 4 May for catering purposes – hannahs@ngatirehua.iwi.nz

Nau mai, haere mai – come along, learn something new, and help protect our paradise

Join the Aotea Ecology Festival! Discover speakers, stalls, and displays, and celebrate the island’s biodiversity.

Time: 9.00am
Date: Saturday, 28 March
Location: Claris Sports & Social Club and Conference Centre

In the lead‑up to the Festival, island schools will be taking part in hands‑on ecology activities, including fresh water ecology experiences.

Date: 23-27 March